Roof-to-Wall Flashing Failure
Roof-to-Wall Flashing Failure is a roof defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Roof-to-wall failures drive water directly into wall cavities and are a leading cause of concealed rot on lap-siding and EIFS homes.
Roof-to-Wall Flashing Failure is a roof defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Roof-to-wall failures drive water directly into wall cavities and are a leading cause of concealed rot on lap-siding and EIFS homes.
What causes roof-to-wall flashing failure?
Step and counter flashing at roof-to-wall intersections fails or is omitted, often paired with missing kickout flashing.
What we check
We inspect every roof-wall junction for proper step flashing, counter flashing, and a kickout at the bottom.
Why it matters
Roof-to-wall failures drive water directly into wall cavities and are a leading cause of concealed rot on lap-siding and EIFS homes.
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What it looks like.
Photos are representative of roof-to-wall flashing failure conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
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